Underplayed Gems

Vib-Ribbon (1999)

Vib-Ribbon cover
Developer
NanaOn-Sha
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Music
Rating
3.6 of 5, 17 player ratings

How it feels

A stripped-back, wireframe world where music dictates everything and your reflexes must dance in perfect sync with the beat.

minimalistrhythm-drivenquirkystylishpreciselo-fiplayfultiming-focused

About

Vib-Ribbon is a rhythm game where the player must maneuver musically generated obstacles based on either the game's own soundtrack or a music CD of the player's choice. The player must avoid each obstacle by pressing the correct button at the right time - either L, R, X or down. In more complex tracks, obstacles are combined and the player must press the correct combination of buttons in order the avoid the obstacle. The game is loaded with six tracks to play by Japanese band Laugh and Peace. Additionally, the game's unique software means that the game is loaded into the console's RAM, allowing the player in insert their own music CDs, which generate a unique course for each track.

Screenshots

Vib-Ribbon screenshot 1Vib-Ribbon screenshot 2

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